Two Alternative Developments of the Hypergeometric Formula: Turning the Tables

Authors: 
Serlin, R. C., & Levin, J. R.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Teaching
Volume: 
4(2)
Pages: 
Online
Year: 
1996
Publisher: 
Journal of Statistics Education
URL: 
http://www.amstat.org/publications/jse/v4n2/serlin.html
Abstract: 

The common development of the hypergeometric probability formula is typically confusing to students in introductory statistics courses. Two alternative developments that appear to be more intuitive and conceptually consistent are presented.

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